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Data Sheet 1003
PARTY WALL DPC
DESCRIPTION :
Party Wall DPC consists of a length of flexible mineral wool slab fully bonded to 500 micron polyethylene damp proof course . The damp proof course has a 40mm flange on each long side and a 100mm flange on one end . PURPOSE : DPC Cavity Closer is designed to minimise sound transmission and prevent fire penetration through the wall cavity adjacent to separating floors .
BENEFITS :
Meets Building Regulations Fire , thermal and acoustic solution Simple to install Integral damp proof course Maintenance free
Specification
Fixing : Party Wall DPC should be fitted during the brickwork / blockwork stage of the building process . The product should be fitted with the DPC against the inner face of the outer brickwork with the 40mm flanges on both sides . During vertical applications each length should be installed with 100mm flange at the bottom , with the next length forming a close butt joint over the flange . During horizontal applications the product should be supported by the wall ties that join the inner and outer leaf and is protected from above by the cavity tray system .
Dimensions
Insulation length : Insulation width :
1200mm
260mm / 300mm
DPC length : DPC width :
1300mm
340mm / 380mm
Insulation thickness :
To suit cavities from 50mm to 150mm
* Other sizes can be manufactured to order .
Standards & Performance :
The mineral wool insulation achieves a fire classification of Euroclass A1 as defined in BS EN 13501 - 1 . The DPC conforms to BS6515 ( 1984 ). The correct use of Party Wall DPC will exceed the requirement to provide a 30 minute cavity fire barrier as defined in Approved Document B of Building Regulations 2010 ( 2019 ) edition Table 3 of Appendix B . The product has been independently tested adopting procedures and criteria from BS476 : part 20 : ( 1987 ) and achieved 1 hour fire resistance . Party Wall DPC complies with the robust details accepted to provide a solution which satisfies the Approved Document E ( 2003 Edition ) of the Building Regulations relating to the transmission of sound
Handling / Storage :
Party Wall DPC is supplied in strong polyethylene outer bags and should be kept dry on site prior to installing . Due to the flexible nature of the product some local delamination may occur during handling . This , does not , however , detract from the performance of the product .
sales @ concept - conversions . co . uk
01933 - 673100
www . concept - conversions . co . uk
Unit 13 , Trinity Centre , Park Farm Industrial Estate , Wellingborough , Northants , NN8 6ZB .
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